Recent Patents on Mechanical Engineering - Online First

Background The idea behind the Internet of Things is to bring the virtual world into the physical one by connecting commonplace items. With the help of the Internet of Things (IoT), it is possible to remotely sense or control objects through preexisting network infrastructure. This opens up possibilities for computer-based systems to integrate with the physical world, which in turn improves efficiency, accuracy, and economic Read More

Introduction 3D printing has become an activity changer in some sectors allowing the creation of personalized parts. With its growing popularity in areas needing mechanical capabilities, it is essential to grasp how the printing settings impact the mechanical traits of the printed pieces. Method This paper presents a novel investigation into the impact of critical 3D printing parameters on the mechanical characteristics of polylacti Read More

The success of the fourth and upcoming fifth industrial resolution lies majorly in automation and robotics. Industrial robots perform various manufacturing-related tasks due to their autonomy, flexibility, and autonomous work in a complex environment. Applications including drilling, material transfer, loading and unloading machines, processing, assembling, and inspection, welding, spray painting, machining, and so o Read More

Background The electricity demand is continuously increasing. However, various institutions, enterprises, and individuals exhibit many irregularities in their electricity usage, leading to significant wastage of electricity. To achieve effective energy management, researchers are attempting to analyze and regulate users' electricity demands by monitoring their load usage through Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring (NILM) technolog Read More

Background Research on alternative fuels for internal combustion engines is crucial due to climate change and energy security concerns. Ethanol-blended gasoline has been a popular alternative fuel, but biomass limitations restrict its widespread use. Methanol offers a solution as it can be produced from non-food sources, extending ethanol's availability. Objective This study explores a ternary fuel blend consisting of gasolin Read More

Background Solar cookers have been the subject of several theoretical and empirical investigations, with numerous modifications attempted to increase efficiency and security. Solar cookers need much sophisticated research and enhancement work to function better. A thorough grasp of the application of graphene in box-type solar cooking systems is crucial for both solar energy and graphene. Objective To improve the p Read More